Apply In-Person:

1. To Obtain Certificate of Resumption of Citizenship to a Person, the applicant has to approach the Defence and Home Affairs Division in Mauritius -Contact link
2. Applicants should download the application form from this link. link or [https://dha.govmu.org/Documents/services/Resumption_of_Mauritian_Citizenship%20for%20Persons%20not%20ordinarily%20resident%20in%20Mauritius.pdf link
3. Applicants should ensure that they thoroughly and accurately fill out the form, signing it in the presence of a Notary Public or Commissioner of Oaths to guarantee the validity of the information provided.
4. Applicants should attach the copy of the National Identity Card, a copy of the birth certificate and two recent passport-sized photographs of the applicant to the nearest Civil Status Office, which can be found under the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. Applicants should Pay the prescribed fees as per the instructions on the "Fees" section of this page and submit the fees receipt to the Defence and Home Affairs Division in Mauritius, to complete the application process successfully.
6. Applicants should Submit the application form, including any necessary supporting documentation, to the Officer in Charge of Citizenship to be considered for the application process.
7. The Officer will thoroughly review the application and accompanying documents to ensure that all necessary criteria have been met before making a final decision.
8. After a thorough check of the documents, the Officer in Charge will forward the application form to the Ministry of Home Affairs to proceed with further legal formalities and ensure that all the necessary protocols are followed.
9. After reviewing the application, if everything is in accordance with the law and all required documents have been provided, the Certificate of Resumption of Citizenship will be issued, granting the individual the legal rights and responsibilities of a citizen of the country.
10. After the applicants can get the Certificate of Resumption of Citizenship in person or by post.
11. The processing time for obtaining a Certificate of Resumption of Citizenship to a person is approximately 12 months.

• A completed application form
• Identity Card
• Proof of citizenship
• Birth Certificate
• Affidavit of Resumption of Citizenship
• Copy of the passport of the person
• Secondary school leaving certificate, if applicable
• Proof of residence in Mauritius
• Proof of financial stability
• Relevant documents related to previous jobs
• Any other documents deemed necessary by the Immigration Office.

Defence and Home Affairs Division


Prime Minister's Office
Level 4th floor, New Government Centre,
Port Louis,
Republic of Mauritius .
Tel : 201 2409
Fax : 212 9393
Email : pmo@go [vmu.org Link]
Contact link: Contact link


Passport and Immigration Office (Residence Permit Section)
Address: 8th Floor, Sterling House, 9-11 Lislet Geoffroy Street,
Port-Louis
Tel: +(230) 210 9319 and +(230) 210 9312
Fax: +(230) 210 9322
Email: piomain@mail.gov.mu
Contact link: Contact link

Any person who has been deprived of Mauritian citizenship, or whose citizenship has been suspended, may apply for a Certificate of Resumption of Citizenship (CROC) to regain their rights and privileges as a citizen of Mauritius. An applicant must meet the following criteria:

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Have been born in Mauritius or have one parent who was born in Mauritius
• Have at least one grandparent who was born in Mauritius
• Have been deprived of Mauritian citizenship, or had their citizenship suspended
• Have not acquired the citizenship of another country since being deprived or suspended
• Pass a security check
• Pass a medical examination
• Pass a language test (if required)
• Have sufficient knowledge of Mauritian history and culture
• Have a valid Mauritian identity card or passport

• A non-refundable application fee of Rs 2,000 should be paid upon submission of the application.
• Upon approval, a prescribed fee of Rs 8,000 is payable at the Cash Office of the Prime Minister's Office.

• A Certificate of Registration issued under the Mauritius Citizenship Act is valid for an indefinite period, but it should be kept safely as no duplicate is issued in case of loss.

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• The processing time for obtaining a Certificate of Resumption of Citizenship to a person is approximately 12 months.

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• The process for obtaining a Certificate of Resumption of Citizenship to a Person in Mauritius is outlined in the Citizenship Act 1981, as amended.
• This process requires an application to be made to the Citizenship and Immigration Department.
• The applicant must provide proof of identity, and proof of Mauritian citizenship or of their eligibility to be a citizen of Mauritius.
• Once the application has been approved, the Citizenship and Immigration Department will issue a Certificate of Resumption of Citizenship.

• Personal Details:
• Full Name
• Date of Birth
• Place of Birth
• Sex
• Nationality
• Residential Address
• Reason for Request:
• Reason for requesting certificate of resumption
• Parental Details:
• Father’s Name
• Father’s Nationality
• Mother’s Name
• Mother’s Nationality
• Declaration:
• I hereby declare that the information given above is correct and true to the best of my knowledge.
• Signature: ___________________
• Date: ___________________

• A Certificate of Resumption of Citizenship is required for a person in Mauritius to reclaim their citizenship if they have lost it due to naturalization in another country.
• This document is important as it provides proof of their identity and citizenship status, allowing them to participate in certain activities such as voting and accessing government services, and to access certain rights and privileges that are only available to citizens.

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